Jamie Carragher

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher avoided bankruptcy after a judge dismissed a petition against him. He settled an unpaid tax bill with HMRC, which was previously reported to be between £700,000 and £800,000. The former Premier League player is now a regular pundit on Sky Sports and CBS Sports.

Former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher has been served with a bankruptcy petition by HM Revenue and Customs over an unpaid tax bill of roughly £700,000‑£800,000. A spokesperson for Carragher says the matter is a private tax issue that will be resolved imminently, while HMRC notes bankruptcy is a last resort.